Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard felt the penalty against Bolton Wanderers swung their Carabao Cup clash in their favour as he was pleased to overcome an 'extremely motivated' Whites side.
The Whites took a deserved lead in the first half when Dion Charles slotted home from inside the box. Douglas Luiz equalised before the break straight from a corner.
The Villans went ahead from the penalty spot when, despite suggestions of offside, Danny Ings won a penalty at the expense of Joel Dixon. He picked himself up to slot home from the spot.
